Garry Zimmerman, who is standing for election as SOR Secretary is currently gathering all signed petitions, to check, sort and count – a huge task he and his partner Sue are prepared to undertake .

If you have any signed petitions please let me know –and include your address. This refers to both kinds of petition. If you are in Newcastle Garry can probably collect them from you. If not could you post them to the SOR address – SOR NSW INC, PO Box 212, ISLINGTON 2296.

THIS IS URGENT AS WE NEED TO GET THE 10,000 TO PRESENT TO PARLIAMENT ASAP. NOW IS THE TIME TO TURN THINGS AROUND – GREINER AND BROAD ARE OFF THE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE- BARRY, GLADYS AND BRAD NEED TO BE REMINDED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN MISLED WITH INACCURATE ADVICE

It is a large file – over 800 pages – Hunter pages are 289 – 313 (weekends) 429-461 (weekdays)

It has many cuts – including to XPT services.

Implications involve much longer wait time for Hunter Line connection to Sydney trains. ( loss of opportunity for day trip to Sydney for business/lunch/leisure, as connecting train does not arrive Central until 11.00 . Currently able to return on XPT at 4.12 from Sydney – now leaves at 2.20p.m so not worthwhile)

No additional services for Singleton, reduced services and changed times elsewhere.

WRITE TO GLADYS RE NEGATIVES IN THE TIMETABLE

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT NEXT SOR MEETING 5/6/13 at 5.30, Hamilton Station Hotel

It was great to see so many marching on May Day (see YouTube on SOR facebook) and the number of submissions to the Planning Department re the Newcastle Urban Renewal Strategy was much appreciated. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

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